Volume 54.6 September 2025

Also included with this edition of Western Teacher are candidate statements for E2025/39 - AEU WA Branch/SSTUWA Seniors Officers and Executive election.

From the President

Full-service schools another win from Facing the Facts

The announcement by the state government of a trial of full-service schools delivers yet another win from the process the State School Teachers’ Union of Western Australia began with Facing the Facts.

GA in action as more of your wins implemented

With the commencement of trials for complex behaviour support coordinators and small group tuition, SSTUWA members have now secured implementation of 37 items of the 2023 General Agreement.

Features

Arthur Hamilton Award poster

Do you know a teacher, school or program making an outstanding contribution to Aboriginal education and Torres Strait Islander education? Nominations for the 2025 Arthur Hamilton Award are now open! Download the Arthur Hamilton Award poster to place on your union noticeboard.

How much are super-sized schools an issue?

Recently, The Sydney Morning Herald reported one of Sydney’s top public high schools had more than 2,000 students for the first time, thanks to the booming population in the area.

Education unions working to end child labour

Across six countries in Africa, education union programmes against child labour are delivering life-changing results.

National education and union news

Australian Unions have welcomed figures showing that jobs and wages are continuing to rise, with a strong lift in both employment and pay for women.

Education and Training Centre - September 2025

Join us at the Education and Training Centre from 1 October for some powerful professional learning. New events on offer and some amazing new speakers.

Member benefits - September 2025

Members have access to a range of discounted products and services. From educational resources to discounted insurances, travel bargains to movie tickets, there’s something for everyone.